The Native Plant Society of New Mexico (NPSNM) is a non-profit organization that strives to educate the public about native plants by promoting knowledge of plant identification, ecology, and uses; fostering plant conservation and the preservation of natural habitats; supporting botanical research; and encouraging the appropriate use of native plants to conserve water, land, and wildlife. We have approximately 800 members in 7 chapters located throughout New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
We welcome you to explore our website and learn more about New Mexico's native plants and the organization that celebrates and conserves them. Please join us!Latest Articles
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Fall 2017 Student Grants in Botany
The Otero Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico is offering up to $5500 in grants for the fall 2017 semester. The grant(s) may be awarded to one person or split among several applicants. Grant applications will be considered from New Mexico State University & New Mexico Institute of Mining &
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The Great Santa Fe Seed Ball Throw 8/19/2017
TWO MEETING LOCATIONS. CHOOSE THE ONE CLOSEST OR THAT IS MOST PREFERABLE TO YOU! The Native Plant Society has put on a series of workshops on making seed balls / seed bombs as an effort to educate on Native Plants, as well as a restoration effort to increase Native Seed
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August 19 is Native Plant Day
Governor Susana Martinez has declared August 19 to be Native Plant Day throughout the state of New Mexico. The Santa Fe Chapter of NPSNM will be celebrating with a seed ball throw. Stay tuned for details!
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